Tempura Fukutarou
Taitō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$150–200per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Tempura Fukutarou in Yanaka's residential quarter holds its Tabelog 100 ranking through two-oil frying technique and seafood focus. At JPY 10,000–20,000 per head across 14 seats, it trades Ginza polish for craft-first execution. Book for counter precision, not white-glove service.
About Tempura Fukutarou
Tempura Fukutarou is a Tokyo venue with a price range of JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 15,000–19,999. Its recognition is Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025, and the dress code is smart casual.
For diners comparing it with other named options, its peer venues include Imojin, Nezu Kamachiku, Nezu Yakitori Terusumi, Soba Kokoro, and Teuchi Soba Nezu Takajo. Tempura Fukutarou is best considered within the broader context of Tokyo dining rather than focusing on specific details about a particular counter setup, menu sequence, or neighborhood identity.
Smart-Casual Tokyo Dining
The dress code is smart casual. That gives diners a simple baseline: dress neatly and avoid treating the meal as an ultra-casual stop.
Price and Recognition
The price bands are JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 15,000–19,999. The accolade is inclusion in Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025. Details about past award years, ratings, scores, seat counts, reservations, lunch or dinner hours, service charges, cancellation rules, payment methods, takeout, or beverage programs are not available.
For travelers choosing among Tokyo restaurants, Tempura Fukutarou’s grounded appeal is straightforward: a Tokyo venue with a smart-casual dress code, premium price bands, and 2025 Tabelog 100 recognition in the tempura category. For broader comparisons, other dining in Tokyo may help frame the choice.
Planning details
- Location
- 東京都台東区谷中1-2-17
- Reservations
- Book on TableCheck
- Website
- tempura-fukutarou.com
- Phone
- +81358342955
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Tempura Fukutarou presents itself as a focused, reservation-only tempura specialist in Nezu, a three-minute walk from Nezu Station. The restaurant serves carefully prepared, fresh tempura and unagi, using two different types of oil in preparation. No-smoking policy and online reservation availability make the venue a deliberately planned dining option.
Ordering Tips
Book ahead: the restaurant is reservation only and lists online reservations as available. Note the venue’s no-smoking policy when booking. Fresh tempura and unagi include tempura fried using two different types of oil: mention these preferences if you have dietary or flavor questions. Tempura Fukutarou is approximately a three-minute walk from Nezu Station. The information comes from the Tabelog listing and reflects features the venue explicitly advertises.
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, quiet counter-focused space with just 6 counter seats and a few tables, offering a front-row view of the chef’s meticulous tempura frying; the atmosphere is refined yet warm, suited to special meals and celebrations rather than casual dining.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- Tasting menu, Omakase, Counter dining, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Wine
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- Seasonal tempura omakase course
- Kakiage tendon
- Shrimp and fish tempura fried in two sesame oils
- Shiso-wrapped white fish tempura
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 東京都台東区谷中1-2-17
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Nezu Kamachiku, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Soba Kokoro, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
- Nezu Yakitori Terusumi, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- Teuchi Soba Nezu Takajo, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
- Imojin, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Restaurant context
Tempura Fukutarou sits at the upper end of Yanaka's dining spectrum. Nezu Kamachiku offers lunch at JPY 2,000–6,000 and dinner at JPY 5,000–6,000, making it a gentler entry point for neighborhood exploration without the tempura-specialist focus. Soba Kokoro runs JPY 2,000–4,000, ideal for a quick, quality meal before or after museum visits in the area. Nezu Yakitori Terusumi matches Fukutarou's JPY 10,000–15,000 range but pivots to charcoal yakitori, offering a different flavor profile at similar commitment levels.
For diners weighing tempura specialists across Tokyo, Fukutarou's house-restaurant setting and Yanaka location mean quieter surroundings and less service theater than Ginza counterparts at equivalent price points. The Tabelog 100 recognition confirms technical skill, but the 14-seat capacity and reservation-only format require advance planning. If you're flexible on location and prioritize value, Teuchi Soba Nezu Takajo (JPY 2,000–3,000) and Imojin (under JPY 1,000) offer excellent neighborhood meals at fractions of Fukutarou's tariff, though neither specializes in tempura. Choose Fukutarou when tempura technique is the priority and you're comfortable trading central-Tokyo convenience for neighborhood atmosphere.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Tempura Fukutarou?
Specific dishes and menu formats are not available. Tempura Fukutarou is recognized in Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025, with price bands of JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 15,000–19,999.
What are alternatives to Tempura Fukutarou in Tokyo?
Named peer venues include Imojin, Nezu Kamachiku, Nezu Yakitori Terusumi, Soba Kokoro, and Teuchi Soba Nezu Takajo. You can also compare Tempura Fukutarou with other Tokyo dining options more generally.
What should I wear to Tempura Fukutarou?
The dress code is smart casual. More specific dress requirements are not provided.
Is Tempura Fukutarou worth the price?
The price bands are JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 15,000–19,999. Its Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025 recognition may make it compelling for diners seeking a premium Tokyo tempura option.
Is Tempura Fukutarou good for a special occasion?
It may suit diners looking for a premium Tokyo meal, given the price bands and smart-casual dress code.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Tempura Fukutarou?
A tasting-menu format is not available. Details include the venue name, Tokyo location, smart-casual dress code, price bands, and Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025 recognition.
